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Metasfresh vs TOTVS

Metasfresh logo

Metasfresh

ERP

Open-source ERP for mid-sized wholesale and manufacturing

From
€99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TOTVS logo

TOTVS

ERP

Brazilian cloud ERP for business management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Metasfresh cloud hosting is charged separately from user licences at EUR 299 per month on monthly billing or EUR 249 per month on annual billing; TOTVS strongest in Brazil/Latin America; limited global brand recognition outside region
  • They diverge on capability: Metasfresh covers Inventory, TOTVS covers Financial management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Metasfresh and TOTVS actually diverge.

Attributes where Metasfresh and TOTVS differ
AttributeMetasfreshTOTVS
Starting price€99/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsSelf-hosted, Cloud, WebCloud (SaaS)
Founded20151983

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (ERP).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Metasfresh

  • Inventory
  • Purchasing
  • Accounting
  • Wholesale management
  • Custom modules
  • EDI systems
  • Business analytics
  • User roles

Only in TOTVS

  • Financial management
  • CRM
  • Brazilian tax systems
  • REST APIs
  • Third-party systems
  • Cloud platforms
  • Access controls
  • Audit logging

Both cover

  • Supply chain
  • Manufacturing
  • Data encryption
  • Compliance
  • Cloud support
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Metasfresh

  • Open source ERP for procurement, sales, warehouse and accountingnot TOTVS
  • Hosting an ERP in a German data centre on a dedicated servernot TOTVS
  • Self hosting an ERP where the source code must be inspectablenot TOTVS

TOTVS

  • Brazilian business managementnot Metasfresh
  • Tax compliancenot Metasfresh
  • Multi-module integrationnot Metasfresh
  • Regional supportnot Metasfresh

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Metasfresh

  • Cloud hosting is charged separately from user licences at EUR 299 per month on monthly billing or EUR 249 per month on annual billing
  • The EUR 79 per user per month annual rate requires minimum user quantities that depend on company size; monthly billing costs EUR 99 per user per month
  • The mandatory starter package covering setup, customisation, project management and training is priced individually on request
  • Standard support is email only during business hours; a 24/7 SLA is a separate contract on request
  • All published prices exclude VAT
  • Projects larger than the L size starter package require an individual quote

TOTVS

  • Strongest in Brazil/Latin America; limited global brand recognition outside region
  • Complex implementation required for enterprise deployments
  • Smaller feature set compared to global players like Oracle or SAP in some areas
  • Language and localization primarily focused on Portuguese and Spanish

Pricing, plan by plan

Metasfresh

€99/month
  • Starter Package$null/custom
    • Initial system setup
    • Customization of windows and documents
    • Project management
  • User Fee$99/month
    • Monthly billing
    • Access to all developments
    • Support and integration
  • User Fee (annual)$79/month
    • Annual billing minimum
    • Access to all developments
    • Support and integration
  • Cloud Hosting$299/month
    • Monthly billing
    • Secure data transfer
    • Real-time backup

TOTVS

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the TOTVS review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Metasfresh if

  • You need inventory.
  • You work on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web.
  • You also want purchasing.
Metasfresh review

Choose TOTVS if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Cloud (SaaS).
  • You also want crm.
TOTVS review

Questions people ask

Is Metasfresh or TOTVS better?
Neither clearly leads. Metasfresh starts at €99/month and TOTVS at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Metasfresh or TOTVS?
Metasfresh starts at €99/month and TOTVS at On request.
Does Metasfresh or TOTVS run on more platforms?
Metasfresh runs on Self-hosted, Cloud, Web. TOTVS runs on Cloud (SaaS).
What is Metasfresh best used for?
Metasfresh is most often used for open source erp for procurement, sales, warehouse and accounting, hosting an erp in a german data centre on a dedicated server, self hosting an erp where the source code must be inspectable. Of those, open source erp for procurement, sales, warehouse and accounting and hosting an erp in a german data centre on a dedicated server are not what TOTVS is typically brought in for.
What can Metasfresh do that TOTVS cannot?
Metasfresh covers Inventory, Purchasing, Accounting, Wholesale management. TOTVS covers Financial management, CRM, Brazilian tax systems, REST APIs. Both handle Supply chain, Manufacturing, Data encryption, Compliance.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Metasfresh: What is metasfresh's monthly user fee?

metasfresh charges per-user monthly fees starting at 99 euros per user with monthly billing or 79 euros per user with annual billing (minimum user quantity required based on company size). This includes access to all ERP developments, support, integration, and custom configuration.

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TOTVS: What markets does TOTVS operate in?

TOTVS operates in 41 countries with dominant presence in Brazil (over 50% market share) and ranks among the top 3 ERP providers in Latin America.

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Metasfresh: How much does metasfresh cloud hosting cost?

metasfresh Cloud Hosting costs 299 euros per month with monthly billing or 249 euros per month with annual billing. This includes secure data transfer, real-time backup, dedicated German server infrastructure, and comprehensive support.

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TOTVS: When was TOTVS founded?

TOTVS (originally Microsiga) was founded in 1983 by Laércio Cosentino and Ernesto Haberkorn. The company changed its name to TOTVS in 2005.

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Metasfresh: Is there a one-time setup fee for metasfresh?

Yes, metasfresh includes a Starter Package with one-time costs for initial system setup, customization, project management, and multiplier training with online meeting room access. Exact pricing is available upon request based on company size and requirements.

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TOTVS: Is TOTVS publicly traded?

Yes. TOTVS is publicly traded as a Brazilian company, providing financial transparency and corporate governance oversight.

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TOTVS: What ERP solutions does TOTVS offer?

TOTVS provides cloud-based ERP systems designed for small, medium, and large enterprises with integrated modules for finance, supply chain, manufacturing, sales, and human resources.

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TOTVS: Is TOTVS only for Brazilian companies?

No. TOTVS serves 41 countries globally, though it has strongest market penetration in Brazil and Latin America where it ranks as the largest emerging markets software firm.

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